Interactive Web Program and Health Coaching for Prehypertensive Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Weight, Blood Pressure

In brief

This project will develop and evaluate an interactive blood pressure self-management program for adults with prehypertension. The program will target blood pressure self-monitoring and the five proven lifestyle modifications recommended by JNC-7: weight reduction, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, sodium reduction, physical activity, and alcohol consumption. The multi-modal program uses a combination of brief motivational health coaching, periodic engagement emails, and a robust interactive website to motivate people to take charge of their blood pressure management before they require medication. All program components were designed to conform to the underlying principles of motivational interviewing. Key program components include the use of email and Web-based social networking, personal stories, and a brief motivational coaching session to engage participants and encourage intrinsically motivated behavior changes. Self-assessment and tracking tools are combined with educational content to help participants align their daily lifestyle choices with their personal goals. The Phase I prototype program promoted moderate physical activity and eating fruits and vegetables as part of the DASH diet. Results from the within-group (n = 39) evaluation showed moderate-to-large effect sizes for pre-to-post change in motivation, preparation behavior, self-efficacy, attitudes, and knowledge, and a small significant increase in physical activity. Participants gave the online program high ratings on satisfaction and usability, and reported improvements in confidence, readiness, clarity, change strategies, and interest in visiting the Website as a result of the coaching session. The fully developed Phase II product will be evaluated in a large randomized trial (N = 450) with a 3-month intensive intervention, a 3-month maintenance intervention, and a 3-month follow-up period. The Phase II trial is expected to show reductions in blood pressure and improvements in JNC-recommended health behaviors. These changes in the outcome measures are expected to be mediated by changes in knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, behavioral intention, motivation, and patient activation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02637063

Run by

Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc.

People needed

203

Starts

2013-11-01

Expected to finish

2015-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-03-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Blood pressure in the JNC-7-defined prehypertension range (SBP 120-139 and/or DBP 80-89)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be employed at least part time
• Must have access to the internet through a WIFI connection in a place where subject was willing to take BP and weight measurements
• Must be the only participant per household in the study

You may not qualify if…

• Female subjects must not be pregnant or planning to get pregnant over the course of study
• Must not have experienced a stroke, heart attack, or heart disease diagnosis in the prior six months
• Must not be taking antihypertensive medications for any reason

Where it is running

• ORCAS — Eugene, Oregon, United States

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